CTET Guidelines & Resizing
Central Teacher Eligibility Test for school teacher selection eligibility.
Passport Photograph Guidelines
Format is 3.5 x 4.5 cm. Ensure focus is sharp.
Scanned Signature Guidelines
Ensure the scanned signature occupies at least 70% of cropped bounds.
Photograph Instructions for CTET
- Recent color passport photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) on a plain white or light background.
- File size must be strictly between 10 KB and 100 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Face must be clear, sharp, front-facing, and looking directly into the camera.
- No caps, hats, dark glasses, or tinted lenses permitted.
Signature Instructions for CTET
- Sign on plain white paper with a black or dark blue ink pen in running handwriting.
- Target dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height).
- File size must be between 3 KB and 30 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Do not sign in all-capital letters.
Common CTET Application Rejection Traps
- Uploading sideways or tilted photos.
- File size outside the 10 KB to 100 KB allowed range.
- Wearing caps, hats, or dark glasses.
- Signing in capital letters.
- Faint or smudged signature scans.
- Ruled lines or shadow on background paper.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for CTET
Confirm photo is within 10-100 KB and signature is 3-30 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (CTET Document Uploads)
CTET requires a 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm photo with file size between 10 KB and 100 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
A plain white or light-colored background is recommended by CBSE.
CTET signature dimensions are 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm with file size between 3 KB and 30 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
No. Signatures must be in running handwriting; block letters are not accepted.
Black or blue ink ballpoint pen on plain white paper is accepted.
The signature file size must be between 3 KB and 30 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the CTET commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.